The Southwest Area Commission recommended approval for a council variance (CV24-160) and a concurrent rezoning request (Z24-071) for SuburbanRNG-Columbus. The project at 2512 Jackson Pike involves the installation of new equipment for renewable gas production on a 5.83-acre portion of a larger parcel currently housing a wastewater treatment plant. The requested variances aim to legitimize existing conditions by reducing landscaping and screening requirements, allowing gravel surfaces for a drive aisle and equipment pad, and reducing required parking lot trees from one to zero. These changes deviate from standard zoning requirements for manufacturing districts but are deemed necessary for the specific use of the property. The site is located in an area designated for industrial land uses, and staff analysis supports the practical difficulties in achieving strict compliance with current regulations due to the nature of the gas production facility. The recommendation notes that the applicant will continue to work with the city on any issues raised in the Staff Report. The Area Commission voted unanimously for approval (5-0) for both the rezoning and the variance requests.